Will I pay less if I buy more?
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This activity can be used in a large range of grade levels. Your class can work on percents, ...
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What is a quantum dot?
Algebra
Number Sense
Geometry
Math and Science
Current events
Ratio and Proportion
Wow factor
Any time math
In this activity, students work through the nomenclature to understand the possibilities of nano science and quantum dots. Questions that are answered; How many nanometers are in a millime...
Heating with wood - What's a cord?
Do you know what a cord of wood looks like? What size stack is that? What's a thrown stack? What's the dog's name that is standing in front of the wood? How long can I heat my house with that much fue...
Little Amal walks across the United States
Algebra
Number Sense
Math and Social Studies
Math and Art
Current events
Ratio and Proportion
Wow factor
Any time math
With our world in so much turmoil and refugees trying to survive hardships by traveling away from their homes, the story of Little Amal is powerful, timely, and touching.
Of course there is a lot...
Justin Verlander's lunch bill
In the 2017 World Series, the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers and went on to play (and lose to) the Boston Red Sox in the finals. Evidently the population of Los Angeles held a grudge wi...
Jock tax 2023
Great professional athletes make a lot of money. Did you know that professional athletes have to pay an amazing amount of federal, state, and sometimes even city tax?
Grant Williams, a Boston Cel...
How many times bigger?
Listen to students initial thoughts as they wrestle through what "bigger" means ... length? height? wheel-base? volume?
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Act One: What questions come to mind?
How many times gr...
Doubling your money
My friend and I were arguing about how long it would take me to double my investment amounts. How will your students figure this out? Are there any tricks? Explore investing ...
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